Insurance Commission Sales Officer

About the role

Leadway, a Nigerian non-banking financial services group operating across life and non-life insurance, pension funds, health management, asset management and wills and trusts, is hiring a full-time Insurance Commission Sales professional in Lagos (Marina). The role is hybrid, with some work-from-home flexibility, and focuses on prospecting and acquiring new individual and corporate clients, promoting insurance products and driving commission-based sales.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect and acquire new individual and corporate clients, and drive commission-based sales performance.
• Conduct needs assessments with potential clients and prepare and present insurance proposals.
• Follow up on leads from referrals, marketing campaigns and networking.
• Manage client portfolios and support policy onboarding and renewals.
• Collaborate with underwriting and customer service teams so that documentation is accurate and client requests are resolved promptly.
• Maintain accurate sales records, meet agreed sales targets and stay current with product features, regulations and market trends.

Required profile

• Basic knowledge of insurance, able to explain products clearly and match solutions to client needs.
• Foundational understanding of finance to support premium calculations, payment options and basic investment-linked products.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Insurance, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
• Proven sales aptitude, target-driven mindset and comfort working on a commission basis.
• Prior experience in insurance or financial services is an advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including active listening, presentation and client relationship management.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in documentation.
• Comfort with basic digital tools and CRM or sales tracking systems.